Margaret Landon

1903–1993 (age 90)

Author

Biography

Margaret Landon (1903–1993) earned acclaim as the author of the enduring historical novel Anna and the King of Siam and crafted numerous works that brought distant cultures to life for American readers.

She was deeply committed to telling stories with compassion and insight, and her literary contributions helped many gain a broader appreciation of the lives of others, even after she retired to Wheaton.

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